M1.6 Depth: 19.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Mousata, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 14:43:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Mousata, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on February 23, 2026 at 14:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 14:43:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Mousata

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Village

Mousata

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.12210, 20.59067

Temperature

14.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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